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Sardine vs. Octopus — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Sardine and Octopus different?

  • Sardine is richer in Vitamin D, Phosphorus, and Calcium, while Octopus is higher in Vitamin B12, Iron, Selenium, Copper, Vitamin B6, and Zinc.
  • Octopus covers your daily need of Vitamin B12 1128% more than Sardine.
  • Octopus is lower in Cholesterol.

Fish, sardine, Atlantic, canned in oil, drained solids with bone and Mollusks, octopus, common, cooked, moist heat types were used in this article.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 28% 115% 35% 110% 62% 36% 210% 40% 14% 287%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 43% 32% 56% 358% 246% 92% 120% 60% 6.1% 489%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +260.4%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +75.6%
Contains less SodiumSodium -33.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +129.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +53.8%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +58.7%
Contains more IronIron +226.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +297.3%
Contains more ZincZinc +156.5%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +70%

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 6.5% 41% 144% 20% 52% 98% 39% 39% 1118% 6.5% 7.5% 41%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 27% 18% 24% 0% 14% 18% 71% 54% 150% 4500% 0.25% 18% 44%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +70%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +40.4%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +198.7%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +38.8%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +2500%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +177.8%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +40.2%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +288%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +302.7%
Contains more FolateFolate +140%
~equal in Choline ~81mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
25% 11% 60% 4%
Protein: 24.62 g
Fats: 11.45 g
Carbs: 0 g
Water: 59.61 g
Other: 4.32 g
30% 2% 4% 61% 3%
Protein: 29.82 g
Fats: 2.08 g
Carbs: 4.4 g
Water: 60.5 g
Other: 3.2 g
Contains more FatsFats +450.5%
Contains more OtherOther +35%
Contains more ProteinProtein +21.1%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +∞%
~equal in Water ~60.5g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
14% 37% 49%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 1.528 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 3.869 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 5.148 g
36% 26% 38%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 0.453 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 0.324 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 0.477 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +1094.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +979.2%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -70.4%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Sardine Octopus
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Sugar Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Sardine Octopus Opinion
Calories 208kcal 164kcal Sardine
Protein 24.62g 29.82g Octopus
Fats 11.45g 2.08g Sardine
Vitamin C 0mg 8mg Octopus
Net carbs 0g 4.4g Octopus
Carbs 0g 4.4g Octopus
Cholesterol 142mg 96mg Octopus
Vitamin D 193IU 0IU Sardine
Magnesium 39mg 60mg Octopus
Calcium 382mg 106mg Sardine
Potassium 397mg 630mg Octopus
Iron 2.92mg 9.54mg Octopus
Copper 0.186mg 0.739mg Octopus
Zinc 1.31mg 3.36mg Octopus
Phosphorus 490mg 279mg Sardine
Sodium 307mg 460mg Sardine
Vitamin A 108IU 300IU Octopus
Vitamin A 32µg 90µg Octopus
Vitamin E 2.04mg 1.2mg Sardine
Vitamin D 4.8µg 0µg Sardine
Manganese 0.108mg 0.047mg Sardine
Selenium 52.7µg 89.6µg Octopus
Vitamin B1 0.08mg 0.057mg Sardine
Vitamin B2 0.227mg 0.076mg Sardine
Vitamin B3 5.245mg 3.78mg Sardine
Vitamin B5 0.642mg 0.9mg Octopus
Vitamin B6 0.167mg 0.648mg Octopus
Vitamin B12 8.94µg 36µg Octopus
Vitamin K 2.6µg 0.1µg Sardine
Folate 10µg 24µg Octopus
Choline 75mg 81mg Octopus
Saturated Fat 1.528g 0.453g Octopus
Monounsaturated Fat 3.869g 0.324g Sardine
Polyunsaturated fat 5.148g 0.477g Sardine
Tryptophan 0.276mg 0.334mg Octopus
Threonine 1.079mg 1.283mg Octopus
Isoleucine 1.134mg 1.298mg Octopus
Leucine 2.001mg 2.099mg Octopus
Lysine 2.26mg 2.228mg Sardine
Methionine 0.729mg 0.673mg Sardine
Phenylalanine 0.961mg 1.069mg Octopus
Valine 1.268mg 1.303mg Octopus
Histidine 0.725mg 0.573mg Sardine
Omega-3 - EPA 0.473g 0.152g Sardine
Omega-3 - DHA 0.509g 0.162g Sardine
Omega-3 - DPA 0g 0.012g Octopus

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Sardine Octopus
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
124%
Sardine
380%
Octopus
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
94%
Sardine
150%
Octopus

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Sardine
Sardine contains less Sodium (difference - 153mg)
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Octopus
Octopus is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 46mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Octopus
Octopus is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.075g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Octopus
Octopus is lower in glycemic index (difference - 0)
Which food is cheaper?
Octopus
Octopus is cheaper (difference - $7)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Octopus
Octopus is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Sugar?
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The foods are relatively equal in Sugar (0 g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Sardine - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175139/nutrients
  2. Octopus - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174249/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.